“Clean-eating” means eating foods in as close to their natural form as possible. Processed foods found in boxes and bags are out. Vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and healthy fats are in. Let’s start with the two most obvious food groups – vegetables and fruits. When it comes to these two, fresh is best. However, frozen fruits and vegetables are a close second, as they … [Read more...] about You’ve Heard The Words “Eating Clean” – But What Does That Mean?
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Top 10 Habits That Improve Health & Blood Sugar
It seems there are endless instructions and rules once you've been diagnosed with diabetes. Here are the top 10 ways you can improve your blood sugar, and overall health, on a daily basis. Start the day off right Breakfast is and will always be the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Breakfast is the perfect … [Read more...] about Top 10 Habits That Improve Health & Blood Sugar
Make Healthier & Tastier Meals With These Herbs & Spices
Salt and pepper… the classic seasonings we add to nearly every meal. But what about the hundreds of herbs and spices just waiting to tantalize your tastebuds? Adding herbs and spices to dishes not only increases flavor, but could make you healthier, too! Cardamom: One of the most popular spices in the popular “pumpkin spice”, cardamom is sweet, and can be quite pungent. … [Read more...] about Make Healthier & Tastier Meals With These Herbs & Spices
Could These Foods Help You Live Longer?
Food fuels the body. It can also heal the body, and now research is showing that certain foods can even extend the length (and quality) of our lives! Berries, olives, fish, vegetables, dairy, nuts, and whole grains have all been touted as life-extenders. Fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are packed with antioxidants, and have a lower … [Read more...] about Could These Foods Help You Live Longer?
Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?
Trying to be healthier by eating salads? While it’s true that vegetables are nutritious, the “salad” most commonly enjoyed here in the U.S. is nothing but lettuce and creamy dressing… and healthy it is not. Salads do have the potential to propel you forward in your journey to health, they just have to be constructed the right way. “Lettuce” break the salad down one bite at a … [Read more...] about Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?